Horry County Police Department issued a caution advisory on Saturday night, January 10, 2026, after cattle were reported loose on South Carolina Highway 22 between U.S. Route 501 and SC 319, parallel to Horry Road.​
Incident Details
Motorists faced potential hazards from the roaming animals, prompting warnings to drive carefully; no human injuries or crashes were reported initially.​
Outcomes
Updates confirmed eight cows were killed in related incidents along Highway 22 that night, with officials urging vigilance around livestock.​
Regional Context
This unusual event contrasts recent South Carolina law enforcement actions, including Kingstree arrests for child custody flight (January 11), York road rage shooting (January 10), Estill double shootings (same day), and Hampton County Furman shots fired (January 11).
